Other Stewarts

[Peter C.]

The nickname refers to the Royal Scots being the oldest regiment of the line, being raised under royal warrant of Charles I for service in France by John Hepburn in 1633:



The 9th Battalion, Royal Scots, a territorial battalion, was the only battalion to wear the kilt, as it was largely made up of Highlanders living in Edinburgh; they were known as "The Dandy Ninth".

No worries; I just wanted to clarify my position.

T.

I love it, I just wish I had known these tidbits when I was drinking in the Royal Scots Sgts Mess. Ooohhhh I would have had some fun.

[macwilkin]

I love it, I just wish I had known these tidbits when I was drinking in the Royal Scots Sgts Mess. Ooohhhh I would have had some fun.

Peter,

I good source for all things "regimental" (in terms of customs and traditions) is Byron Farwell's Mr. Kipling's Army. It is chock full of all sorts of information on regimental nicknames, customs, relics, etc.

As far as the Royal Scots goes, there was a rather mean-spirited nickname assigned to 2nd Battalion after the fall of Hong Kong in Dec. 1941, which I won't repeat here.

T.

[Peter C.]

Peter,

I good source for all things "regimental" (in terms of customs and traditions) is Byron Farwell's Mr. Kipling's Army. It is chock full of all sorts of information on regimental nicknames, customs, relics, etc.

As far as the Royal Scots goes, there was a rather mean-spirited nickname assigned to 2nd Battalion after the fall of Hong Kong in Dec. 1941, which I won't repeat here.

T.

Thanks Todd, I must look into that.

Peter